Skyy Vodka Bottle

It was placed inside two plastic bags, and smashed inside a trash can.

Materials:

Broken bottle

Kiln

Kiln shelf

Kiln wash

Bowl mold

1. Clean the glass with alcohol, glass cleaner, or soap and water, being very cautious with the sharp edges.

2. Prepare kiln shelf and mold with kiln wash. Allow the wash to dry thoroughly. Use a blow dryer to heat and dry the wash, or allow it to dry naturally.

3. Place broken pieces on mold. Try using a spoon to scoop up the small pieces and spread them erratically, making sure none of the pieces protruded beyond the edge of the mold.

4. Place mold on prepared shelf.

5. Heat kiln slowly at about 500 degrees Fahrenheit per hour. When you reach 1100 degrees Fahrenheit, allow the piece to soak for about 10 minutes. This soaking will allow all the glass to reach the same temperature.

6. Turn up the heat and increase the temperature as fast as possible until you reach 1400 degrees Fahrenheit.

7. Soak the piece until you have reached your desired texture and design.

8. Vent and cool down as fast as possible to 1100 degrees Fahrenheit. This will help with any devitrification problems.

9. Close kiln and allow the piece to cool down naturally. Unplug the kiln.

This is just a few examples of broken glass art. These pieces make fantastic conversation pieces, and displays.